1 Thessalonians 4:6 Meaning
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
Context Explained
4That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
5Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
6That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
7For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
8He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.
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Related Cross References
Hebrews 10:30
Both verses affirm that God will avenge wrongdoing.
Matthew 7:12
This verse teaches the principle of treating others justly.
1 Peter 3:9
This verse encourages believers not to repay evil for evil.
Source: 1 Thessalonians 4:6